My aim is to duplicate an object I've created in another file I have, resize and edit that, and be able to separately edit both objects in that session - but I can't even dupe the default shape properly. Any direction appreciated.

$\begingroup$UPDATE: I CAN seem to select between the, but not by pointing and clicking...I have to go to the tree under All Scenes and select an object...how to I make it so I can just point and click?$\endgroup$
– tstoneamiJun 9 '14 at 17:30

$\begingroup$ANNNDDD.... of course, we select with the RIGHT mouse button. Doh. sorry for the waste of bandwidth$\endgroup$
– tstoneamiJun 9 '14 at 17:33